Hello Ian,
That's an interesting riddle!
The blade seems roughly forged which doesn't vibe with any old Moro style IMHO. However, with these more modern pieces (around WW2?), this may not be a decisive criterion anymore...
The guard seems to follow the scabbard rather than function, too.
I'd look into other possible Lumad origins across Mindanao.
Regards,
Kai
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